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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property

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Sports facility
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Fireplace
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Linlithgow Palace
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Royal Highland Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Houstoun House. During your stay, you'll be close to Five Sisters Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Tower Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body scrubs, manicures and pedicures, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by car from Linlithgow Palace and 10 minutes from Royal Highland Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Macdonald Houstoun House offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Houstoun House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Broxburn hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Tower Restaurant
  • The Vaulted Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 963 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s like staying in a historic building but with all the comforts of home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic overnight stay with my partner. Great 18th century building with loads of character and great facilities. will return back for another night in summer time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Single parent with 3 kids

Great trip. Staff were lovely’s though very chatty and having a great time at breakfast which I loved but others wouldn’t! Pool was great. Breakfast lovely. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Superb room,food & staff - dreadful leisure centre

Hotel and room was superb and couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The staff were superb, particularly the reception staff that couldn’t do enough for us. Breakfast was excellent and my partners dietary requirements were well looked after. If you are just looking for a room and dining hotel it’s a must not miss. The thing that lets it down awfully are the really poor standards in the leisure suite. The changing room was dirty, the toilet cubicle was filthy, the shower area was really grimey, the sauna clearly hadn’t been cleaned as there was clumps of long brown hair on the floor and in the gaps in the slats, the large metal posts at the bottom of the swimming pool that held the pool cover and coated in rust, I stepped out of the way of a running unsupervised child and put my hand on one to balance and my hand was literally coated in rust. Kids were everywhere and largely not supervised pulling the drain covers up and chucking them into the pool and running round it. Please note the leisure facilities aren’t exclusive for the users of the hotel, they have private members and it’s rowdy and under supervised at weekends, definitely one area to avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Freezing

The only.negative I have to say is this place is freezing . My room took 4 hours to get to room temp with the heater on full. The bar was bitterly cold and I sat in front of the open fire that made no difference. The staff were amazing and worked very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff are Amazing

Beautiful hotel the room was emaculate, very spacious, very comfortable bed had everthing we needed, staff were very helpful and friendly couldn't do enough for us they are a credit to the company highly recommended we will defenatly be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was very cosy, very comfortable bed, exceptionally helpful and polite staff. Liked the dining room and bar areas and the open fires. Impressive to see the pool and tennis courts. Very comfortable and relaxing stay and would definitely go back. Wasn't expecting nearly as much as it delivered. Small constructive criticisms: shampoo is in a container that is inaccessible from the bath; be good to have some loose soap for use there. The exterior (and some interior areas) could do with redecoration - peeling paint etc. However great venue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok

Overall it was a below satisfactory experience. Room was not serviced. Bath tub was clogged and did not drain water quick enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Onkar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the grounds and communal areas lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our family room was really spacious and my children and I enjoyed the pool and spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

2nd visit here and as fantastic as last time. Will be back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efthymia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, really impressive building, close to train station that takes uou to the heart of Edinburgh. We really enjoyed our stay and the swimming pool and the steam room. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Hotel is great and of a period feels. Plenty of parking and the rooms are excellent. Corridors are very dated though. Needs some investment imo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alastair

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024